Ella Magallan, Big Ten Women’s Freshman of the Week | Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Cross Country
Ella Magallan, Big Ten Women’s Freshman of the Week | Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Cross Country
University of Iowa freshman Ella Magallan has been named the Big Ten Women’s Cross Country Freshman of the Week for the third time this season, according to an announcement made by the conference on Wednesday.
Magallan, who hails from Burleson, Texas, achieved a personal best at the Pre-National Invite on October 17 in Columbia, Missouri. She completed the 6,000-meter race in 21:59.2, improving her previous best by nearly two minutes and finishing fourth among Iowa runners. Magallan has contributed points in all four races for Iowa this fall.
This recognition marks Magallan’s third Freshman of the Week honor. She previously received the award on September 10 after finishing eighth at the Hawkeye Invite and again on October 8 following her performance at the Joe Piane Invite.
Including Magallan’s awards, Iowa athletes have earned a total of five weekly conference honors this season. The other recipients include Elena Torres as Women’s Athlete of the Week on September 10 and Luke Knepp as Men’s Athlete of the Week on September 24.
The Iowa women’s cross country team will next compete at the Big Ten Championships on October 31 in East Lansing, Michigan.
"Ella Magallan – Women’s Freshman of the Week (Sept. 10)
Elena Torres – Women’s Athlete of the Week (Sept. 10)
Luke Knepp – Men’s Athlete of the Week (Sept. 24)
Ella Magallan – Women’s Freshman of the Week (Oct. 8)
Ella Magallan – Women’s Freshman of the Week (Oct. 22)"
Iowa returns to action for the Big Ten Championships on Oct. 31 in East Lansing, Michigan.
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